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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.09, 1,074.87 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.09, 1,074.87 and 254.58 is: 381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.09 : 1,074.87 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.09/1,074.87 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.09x = 1,074.87 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.09x = 273,640.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,640.40/717.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.60

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